Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 15th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
Cooling temperatures will form a surface crust and cause generally safe avalanche conditions.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Warm sunny weather over the weekend likely caused small wet loose avalanches.
Snowpack Summary
Cooling temperatures will form a surface crust on all aspects above 1200 m. The upper snowpack consists of various melt-freeze layers. The lower snowpack is strong and bonded.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 1 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 1 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
Valid until: Apr 16th, 2024 4:00PM
